Orthodontics

Orthodontics is Important in a Child’s Life.

Did you know that getting early orthodontic care could mean better oral health and less required treatment later? This is why early orthodontics are such an integral part of a good preventative dental health care strategy.

Orthodontic care is the premier aspect of preventative dental care. By straightening and positioning the teeth into an ideal shape, they become easier to take care of, are less likely to contract disease and even offer an enhanced level of aesthetic well-being.

Early Care Ideal for Orthodontics

A few generations ago, orthodontic care was popular for teens aged 14 to 17. With advancements in care, children are starting to get orthodontic care at a much younger age. Depending on oral health and the dental maturity of the child, some kids are able to start wearing braces as young as the age of 7. This could mean healthier teeth later on in life, and greater control over dental wellbeing.

The optimal age for orthodontic care depends on personal factors regarding your child, so the best way to know when your child is ready for braces is to stay up to date with your preventative care appointments. This way, we can keep a close eye on the development of your child’s teeth, and can step in early to help them grow healthy and strong.

Braces take time to get used to and require adjustment. Younger children tend to handle this adjustment period better, as there is frequently less social repercussion of braces at a young age when compared to the teenage years.

Benefits of Orthodontics

Early orthodontics come with all of the same great benefits of orthodontics in the teenage years, but with an added advantage of early adaptability–helping your child to develop into puberty and adulthood with healthy, well-aligned teeth.

Benefits of orthodontic care include:

People who have orthodontic care early on in life are less likely to experience chipping and wear later on.

When teeth are well-aligned they are less likely to decay and collect food debris.

Aligned teeth have a reduced chance of developing gum disease, gingivitis or other dental diseases.

Strong teeth encourage optimal digestion and chewing.

In addition to these physical health benefits, there are aesthetic reasons to take advantage of orthodontic care early on in life too. Straight teeth are associated with an enhanced level of attractiveness, which could mean greater self-esteem, improved self-acceptance and confidence and even greater social and career opportunities down the road.

Our Orthodontics Team

To make things easy for our patients, Dr. Mitchell Levine & Dr. Jessica Crews of Joy Orthodontics Group comes to our office once a week to see our patients.